Tag Archives: attention
Houseguest
Ask before bringing a gift! I have everything I need. And I try to limit my consumption. To me, someone visiting is the gift. And yes ask before stripping the bed. I like being able to choose when to do … Continue reading
Calling in
Calling in” doesn’t mean you avoid calling out injustice when you see it, right? That’s right. I created a continuum—I call it “The 5 C Continuum.” There’s calling out, which is publicly shaming people. There’s canceling somebody, which is when you want … Continue reading
Defining Our Lives
We think that’s it’s the big moments that define our lives— the wedding, the baby, the new house, the dream job, but really, these big moments of happiness are just punction marks of our personal sagas. The narrative is written … Continue reading
Patience
As virtues go, patience is a quiet one. It’s often exhibited behind closed doors, not on a public stage: A father telling a third bedtime story to his son, a dancer waiting for her injury to heal. In public, it’s … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 